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3 Mistakes That Could Be Preventing You From Landing That First Paralegal Job

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You went through your paralegal certificate program, and now you’re looking for a paralegal job. But unfortunately, the fact that you have spent all that time and money preparing yourself to become a paralegal can feel fruitless when you are struggling to find that first paralegal job.

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How To Lose a Paralegal Job In 10 Days

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The movie inspired me to want to do a little fun take on it and write about how to lose a paralegal job in 10 days. Now I’m assuming you probably don’t want to lose your job in 10 days, so avoid these things as a new paralegal and beyond. Here are some Paralegal Resume Drafting Tips. Okay, let’s dive in.

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Paralegal Schools Forget to Mention These Things

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But after they’ve got you enrolled and you’re in the paralegal certificate program, it would be helpful for you to also hear the downsides of being a paralegal so that you can be better prepared for your new career. New paralegals don’t make a lot of money. Check out my podcast episode on paralegal salaries. .

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Paralegal Interview Tips to Land Your Dream Job

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Being a paralegal and having a paralegal degree are two different things. This is why most law firms don’t hire a paralegal graduate without experience right out of paralegal school. You don’t learn much from your paralegal certificate/associate that applies to your day-to-day job.

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Tips for Managing Your Personal Injury Cases

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You just landed your first paralegal job at a local personal injury firm. If the law firm accepted the case before the statute of limitations period expired, it could result in a finding of legal malpractice. A valuable personal injury paralegal is a paralegal who knows not only the law but also the medicine.

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Paralegal Roles in Other Countries

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Regardless of where you are in Canada, paralegals have very similar duties to those of paralegals in the US. Law Clerk – This term is commonly used in Ontario and denotes someone who does a mix of administrative and substantive tasks, but is usually less substantive than that of a paralegal. Education/Certification.

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Paralegal Career Choice: Public Service or Private Practice

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To begin, the type of law being enforced is different. Laws are different for local municipalities versus Statewide law versus Federal law. Working for the IRS will focus on tax law as opposed to working for your local State’s Attorney’s Office. Paralegal Career Choice.